Composer

A rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation process with 2023/24 Composer-In-Residence Shelley Washington

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The Passion of Nell

Classical Roots has celebrated the contributions of African-American composers and artists for nearly fifty years. This season, we hear new music from Shelley Washington, who focuses "on exploring emotions and intentions by finding their root cause." Saxophonist Steven Banks, "one of the transformational musicians of the twenty-first century" (Seen and Heard International) performs a new concerto written for him by Grammy Award–winner Billy Childs. 

Classical Roots

Orchestra Hall

Raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Shelley Washington is making a big splash with her unique music that blends elements of jazz, rock and American folk. You’ll love how she happily rattles cages, rages against the machine, and makes lots of joyful noise in Both, a work co-commissioned by the Kansas City Symphony.

Violinist Pamela Frank Performs Beethoven

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Time Change: 4 Bmop Commissions

New England Conservatory

Students from the Colburn School’s Ballet and Modern Dance programs join forces for two wide-ranging programs of musically-driven choreography, with music by composers including W.A. Mozart, J.S. Bach, Shelley Washington, Glenn Branca, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Student musicians from Colburn’s renowned Music Academy will collaborate with the dancers. Join us for these two stunning dance performances featuring choreography by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, and Ballet Chair Kelly Ann Sloan, Modern Dance Chair Tamsin Carlson, and Dance Dean Silas Farley.

Spring Dance Festival

California State University, Los Angeles

Celebrate International Women's Day with an enchanting evening of music at the Arts Club of Washington. Join us on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a special concert featuring the acclaimed Overlook Quartet and the talented pianist Sayaka Tanikawa. This event, co-presented by the Arts Club of Washington, promises to be a memorable night showcasing some of the most beloved works by composers Amy Beach, Florence Price, and Shelley Washington.

The Overlook Quartet, known for their breathtaking performances and dedication to a more representative musical tradition, will be joined by Sayaka Tanikawa, creating an unforgettable musical experience. The concert will take place in the historic setting of the Arts Club of Washington, located at 2017 I Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20006. Doors open at 6:30 PM, allowing guests to enjoy beverages before the performance. A reception with light refreshments will follow, offering an opportunity to mingle and discuss the evening's performances.

The program for the International Women’s Day Concert includes:
- Piano Quintet in A minor c. 1935 by Florence Price
- "Say" 2016 by Shelley Washington
- Piano Quintet in F-sharp minor, Op. 67 1907 by Amy Beach

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate International Women's Day through the power of music and community. Tickets are available, with discounted rates for Arts Club of Washington Members. Join us for an evening that honors the contributions of women composers and brings together music lovers from all walks of life.

International Women's Day Concert Program

The George Washington University

 Shelley Washington was supported by New Music USA’s Organizational Development Fund with support in part from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, with support from The Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Howard Gilman Foundation, and the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. Support for the Organization Development Fund is also provided by contributions from the New Music USA endowment.

Shelley Washington

Composer

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 25, 2024

New Music Ensemble · Butler School of Music

Past events

Apr 28, 2024

The Passion of Nell · Long Beach Opera

1 - 2 Mar, 2024

Classical Roots · Detroit Symphony Orchestra

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